The First American Cookbook cover art

The First American Cookbook

A Facsimile of "American Cookery," 1796

Preview
Free with 30-day trial
Prime logo New to Audible Prime Member exclusive:
2 credits with free trial
1 credit a month to use on any title to download and keep
Listen to anything from the Plus Catalogue—thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks
Download titles to your library and listen offline
₹199 per month after 30-day trial. Cancel anytime.

The First American Cookbook

Written by: Amelia Simmons
Narrated by: John Riddle
Free with 30-day trial

₹199 per month after 30-day trial. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for ₹117.00

Buy Now for ₹117.00

About this listen

The First American Cookbook: A Facsimile of "American Cookery," 1796 by Amelia Simmons is a historic culinary landmark, recognized as the first cookbook written and published in America. Originally released in 1796, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into early American cooking, blending traditional English recipes with indigenous ingredients such as cornmeal, squash, and turkey. Notably, it includes the earliest recorded recipe for pairing turkey with cranberries and introduces the use of pearlash, a precursor to modern baking powder, revolutionizing baking techniques of the time. This facsimile edition preserves the original text, offering insight into colonial-era food preparation, kitchen practices, and the evolution of American cuisine. A valuable resource for food historians, cultural scholars, and culinary enthusiasts, this book remains a treasured artifact of America’s rich gastronomic heritage.

Public Domain (P)2025 Quill Publishing
Americas Colonial Period Cooking Food & Wine Gastronomy United States
No reviews yet